1 Chronicles 12:8
“And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
These are they that went over Jordan in the first month,.... The month Nisan or Ab; as they must come over Jordan to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Into the hold to the wilderness - Rather, “into the hold toward the wilderness.” Some understand by this Ziklag, some…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And were as swift as the roes - That swiftness was considered to be a grand accomplishment in a warrior, appears from…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 12:1-22
We have here an account of those that appeared and acted as David's friends, upon the death of Saul, to bring about the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Chronicles 12:8-15
Gadite Adherents of David
8. And of the Gadites The Gadites had the name of marauders (Gen 49:19), and David's mode of…
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